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Configuring WiFi Client mode

This procedure describes the steps to configure the JACE-8000 WiFi subsystem to run in Client Mode.
Prerequisites:
  • JACE is licensed and commissioned
  • Platform connection to the JACE
  • WiFi Selector Switch on the unit is in the Off (center) position
  • TCP/IP Configuration does not have DHCP Enabled (checked) on any adapter
     
    CAUTION: When configured for WiFi Client mode, typically the IP address is DHCP-assigned by a WiFi router. Be sure to confirm that the WiFi router is configured to assign addresses on a different subnet than that used in either of the controller’s LAN configurations, otherwise the ports will not function correctly.
     
 
NOTE: The WiFi subsystem must be "stopped" before any WiFi process can be started.
 

For JACE-8000 units deployed in the U.S. (and in countries that accept U.S. certification) an important consideration is determining whether or not the access point that the JACE will connect to is using Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS). The JACE cannot connect to an access point that uses DFS channels in the 5 GHz range. The unsupported channels are listed here: 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140.


Perform the following steps:
  1. In the platform WiFi Configuration view, click the WiFi Enabled dropdown list and select True.
    The Wireless State pane displays read only values for the WiFi attach state, client adapter name, client MAC address and DHCP address as well as last access point.
     
    CAUTION: If the Default Gateway Switching property is enabled (checked) when connecting to a third party access point (such as Cisco), the gateway changes to whatever is provided by the access point’s configuration and this will conflict with your wired LAN settings. Note, this situation does not occur when connecting to JACE-8000 access point.
     
  2. In the Discovered Networks pane, click Discover to identify available networks.
  3. Select the SSID for the network that you want to connect to and click the Add button (or right-click the SSID and click Add).
  4. In the Add a Wireless Network dialog, enter values for the following parameters:
    • Priority (0–9) to indicate which access point to try first. If all added networks have the same priority the client chooses the strongest signal.
    • Network Key (Passkey) needed to connect to the access point.
  5. In the Network Database pane, select the added network and click Connect.
  6. Move the WiFi Selector Switch on the unit to the CLT (right) position.
    In the platform WiFi Configuration view, the value for the WiFi Switch Position changes to Client.
WiFi subsystem is now running in Client mode and connected to the selected network. The Current WiFi State field should reflect only the states that are valid for client mode. For example, ”Scanning”, “Supplicant Running”.

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